There was an old, dilapidated elevated subway track in Chelsea from the 1930s. And one day in 1999, two dudes decided it should be made into a park. Fast forward 10 years later and you have The High Line. It is without a doubt one of the city's most popular tourist attractions now (which can make it a little crowded on weekends, I should note) but it does live up to the hype as one of New York's most innovative green spaces. Both tourists and locals enjoy the 20-block stroll that is filled with thousands of flowers and plants, tons of art and sculptures, amazing views of both the water and the skyscrapers, fancy little food carts for a quick bite, and plenty of lounge space to nap, relax, and/or read the New York Times -- if you're into that sort of thing.
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